From left: 1. Khaki Brun by Chanel, a muddy brown creme that premiered at New York Fashion Week. 2. Edyta by Zoya, a forest green sparkling with gold, olive and grey glitter. 3. Jane by Rescue Beauty Lounge, a pale beige with subtle pink and gold shimmer. 4. Sew Psyched, an olive drab creme by Essie.

Deep purple
Purple cosmetics are a huge hit this season -- but on the face these shades make me look like a zombie prostitute. Purple on the nails is infinitely more wearable.

1. Purple Passion by Milani, a violet frost. 2. Spinning Out of Control a deep blurple by Misa. 3. Marrow, a dusty plum by Butter London. 4. Just a Little Dangerous from Sephora by OPI, a bold purple loaded with bright pink shimmer.

Red, red, and more red
Red nails are always in style, but this season's shades are especially rich, velvety and vibrant -- as good an excuse as any to buy several new bottles of polish.